Assistent 100 – Mark 2
integrated tube amplifier_ ___________
AudioValve considers essential to deliver optimum performance from any
multiple power valve amplifier and, in particular, to get the very best from
the stunning 6C33.
AudioValve
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s ABR therefore delivers a long awaited dream - to combine
the operational convenience of solid-state amplifiers with the sonic benefits
of pure triodes. True 21st century valve-technology!
The PCB
All electronic components of the ASSISTANT 100 are mounted on one double
sided mil-spec printed circuit board created from a pure copper covered
panel using CAD/CAM software to produce a circuit board completely free
from solder bridges or point-to-point wiring. All signal and power tracks are
separated by grounding tracks to minimise cross-talk and noise and the
overall construction is designed to ensure low microphony and excellent
conductivity.
The advantage of this approach is a consistency and reliability of
performance and the certainty that all production examples of any
AudioValve model will be exactly like its reference sample! This is in stark
contrast to amplifiers that employ hardwired components, where the sonic
outcome will depend upon the construction technicians ability to solder all
joints to a consistent standard and place the components in the same
position and orientation as those of the reference sample to ensure
consistency of interaction with other components.
AudioValves PCB ensures that all components receive the same accuracy
of assembly and that electro-dynamic interactions between components
are constant in all aspects of the construction. Only the use of a well thought
out and calculated printed circuit can achieve this.
MORE WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS
The ASSISTANT 100 amplifier operates in a floating class-A and is therefore capable of
generating moderate to high temperatures. This may have an adverse
effect on other equipment, furniture and fittings close by and you will need
to position the amplifier carefully to avoid this.
Do not remove the top cover or the metal top from this amplifier whilst it is in
operation or connected to the mains supply as you will be exposed to
potentially lethal voltages.
Do not attempt to connect any input of this amplifier to any of its outputs
otherwise damage to components will result.
Do not earth any output terminal or connect any of these terminals together
without following the instructions in this manual or seeking qualified
assistance.
Do not connect any voltage source, short circuit, earth/ground or appliance
(other than a suitable Hi-Fi quality loudspeaker) to any output terminal.
Repair work should only be undertaken by a suitably qualified service
engineer.
Be sure that you understand the requirements fully
before you make any connection to this amplifier or switch ON !!
This amplifier
ASSISTENT 100
operates in
class - A
and is
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